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victim of n Practical Joke.

PITrsBURG, July 6:-JameS Workman, car,
riaae maker of the West end, Pittsburg, died
yesterday, the Victim of practical joke. The
cause was elected just before the taking OF the
autopsy OF his remains this evening. 1t ap-
uenrs that while drinking with convivnl COM
pu mons on the night Of the Fourth they doscd
his drinks with enormous proportions of cro-
ton oil. Heimmediately repaired to an adja-
cent barn, went into conrulsions, and finally
died Yesterday.
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The July number OF the Cotton Plant Is more
than usually attractive. In addition to n
large amount of seasonable meter by the edi.
tor, it contains n fine likeness OF the late Hon.
d. Wyatt Aiken with an admirable sketch of
hls life and n mass of other matter covering
a variety of subjects Of interest TO the farm
ers. The Grange, tho Farm, the Household,
the Poultry Yard: and other departments are
Notes are brought togeter various matters
touching agricultural and industrial progress
in South Carolina, with an occasional peril
nent comment by the editor The Cotton
Plant Is printed at GreenvIle at the low price
of 60 cents year. Write for specimen copy.
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CERTAINLY, WE MAKE THE CoRREC-
TON WITH PLEASURE.
He Who Can Write So Courteous n
Note VIII Readily Believe that
No Wrong Wns Intended.
NINETY-SGX, s. G., July 12, 1857.
VERpERY, S, c., July II, lSs

NERpERY, s, c., July II, 1857.
Editor Press and Banner: notice In the
last issue Of your paper, that owing TO the
agent not being in his office no more than fif-
teen minutes the would-be eXcursionists from
Abbeyille failed to get tickets. This report Is
erroneous. was on duty one hour before the
arrival OF the train, and could have issued
tickets for fifty or more eXcursionlsts had
they wanted them much less the few that
cnnic from Abbeville. The trouble with the
AbbevllIe party was-the price was more than
they expected.
viii you kindly. correct this report, as 1t Is
certainly q reflection ON me.
Yours very truly.
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Re.Union 10Th s. G.. Vols.
ABBEvILLE, S. c., June 13, 1857.


Editor Press and Banner:
desire to have the address of some officer
commissioned or commissioned, rs the
case may be, of the following companies o
the 10Th s. G. V. Regiment, to wit: Compan
les A, b, G, D, + and K. These companie:
were from Edgefield, and the object is to holt
a reunion of the Regiment as soon as it cal
be done. If the parties designated will give
me their names and address Mt once they vii
facilitate the work very much.
J. FULLER LYON,
Ex Lieut. TO. H., for Committee.
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Pic Mic Mt Lille Mountain.

The young people picncked Mt Little
Mountain yesterday. Among the ladies who
went we have helr'. the names of Miss Lizzie
Marshall, Miss Sa'lie Calhoun, Miss Cudie
Calhoun. Among the young gentlemen wer'
John Fraser Livingston, Hal Livingston,
Fr,,ser Lyon and Frank Martin.
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The HiIIinmston Teachers Institute

The following learned gentlemen have been
engaged TO lecture at the inter-county normal
Institute at the times herein indicated: SUI
perintendent Of Education Rice on the even
ing Of the llth inst. ; George G. Hodges the
10Th a: II. G.. KleInm the 18th w. G. Benet the
18TH; Dr. Grier the 10th Prof. Wood ward the
2Oth. This is very able corps of Instructors,
and will interest those who hear thom.
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The whole entertainments for that day Will
be in charge of tho best citizens Of the rapidly
growing town of Greenwood, from whom n
cordial invitation is extended 10 all good peo-
pie. from every part OF the country.
The c. & G. railroad has kindly extended It's
flvors to all passengers who wish TO attend
the ball Mt night. They can return home on
the regular passenger train next day without
extra charge.
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Clothing! clothing! at reduced prices. p.
Rosenberg & Co.'S. lib
If yon want clothing at reduced prices call
on i. Rosenberg Il 60 7-l3
The place to get clothing cheap Is at r. Ro-
senberg d Co.'S. 7-l3.
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The beautiful fuchia now blooming in the
store window of SaSSard & Bowie Is the pref
tiest that we have seen. II is the cultivation
of Mrs. l.. Il. Bowie.
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The commencement Exercises I'm II
School which is the Equal of the
school that Made fsiat Section Fn-
m0us-.ElOquentS Speak ers...A Good
Time for al.
MT. CARMEL, July II, 1887.

On Thursday morning July 7th al IN early
hour, many were seen coming into our quiet
little town and vending their way to the
academy which was filled To overtlowing long
hrfnrc The nNnrciSrS COmmGncCl.
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The Greenwood Tournament OH the
Goth.

Extensive preparations are still going on,
looking to an immense gathering of people at
Greenwood on the Goth OF July instant. Ex-
ira trains are TO be rua into the town that
morning on all the railroads. From Green
vile, Columbia, Walhalla, Abbevllle. Spar
the Columbia and Greenville road will be
4 Il foil lrtyc
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We have the satisfaction of giving in this is
sue an admirable likeness OF the late Col: d.
Wyatt Aiken, OF Abbeville county. together
with just and appreciatlve sketch OF his life
andi services; Col. Aiken was no ordinary
man, and he has left an impress upon his gen.
Grafton that will not soon be effected. Espe-
cially was he true and faithful TO his chosen
pursuit in life, and his lab0rs were abundant
and varied for the promotion Of farming in
tcrcsts In his native State. His untiring zeal
and fearless conduct In every position he was
called upon to fill made him worthy and in
o0rruptibc rcpresrn tative of the people, Ia
whom he was endearcd most strongly. and
by whom he is sincerely mourned.-Cotton
Plant.
IIark! from the tombs The brewers OF
PENNSYLVANIA have formed an Association to
beat back prohibition, and in their tocsin OF
war. says: "Our trade is plnced in such po
sition that we must fight or die" We say to
them they had better yield the ghost grace
fully, for they are bound to delight or no
fight. 1t Is liberty or death with US and We
mean TO win.-Iem,perdnc Worker.
Colored lawns at 31l cents per yard. w. F.
Bell. T-13
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An Old Comrades Tribute.

We sincerely regret to learn Of the death OF
our old and esteemed friend. E. A. Bronson,
Editor OF the Barn,reN Sentinel which sad
event occurred last Monday, Mt his home. He
was an honest and true man as ever lived.
About 40 years ago, Bronson and ourself for
weeks saw the morning sun come into the
windows Of the old Palmetto Banner office, al.
most used up after hard nights work upon
the State printing. Mr.. K. A. Thompson, Of
Oconee, and ourself, we think. are now the
only ones left of that noble band of tired
workers, and, II We are not wistaken, we were
the oldest men of them all ; and;our galleys
are nearly full and ready for their finalrevlse.
Editor r. ". Stokts of the Union Times.
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Terra Gotta Wells.

VNHE undersigned will put you up q 10 inch
l Terra Gotta Well for half the price OF q
dug one. The common wood bucket Is used
for drawing water. The cleaning out is the
work of moment by keeping galvanized
sheet iron bucket in the bottom TO be hooked
out at will. Satisfaction guaranteed. Also
agent for the celebrated Cucumber Pump.
G. NJ. CALHOUN,
Green nwood, 3. c.
They are frog proof and superior to one dug.
Joel s. Bailey, Greenwood.
They are bound to take precedence over all
others. Prof. Blake, Greenwood.
JoeIigon, Bradley. ..-. E.
Rev. H. Smart. Troy.
DR.. L. Anderson, Ninety.Six.
Rev. Pressly, Due West.
y. j. Wardlaw, Mccormick.
100 other names given II necessary.
July IL, 1887, l2m =
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RECENT HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND
THE OLD HISTORIC SPOT.

Lawn Party OF Young Folk --- The
Temperance Army and It's Officers
1.-The Great RailrOad Entcrprisc---
Distinguished CHESTS I'm ihG City---
visitors 80 Personals. and Some.
thing Like Thousand Other
Lively ItemS..
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SUNDAY SCHOOLS SINGING SCHOOLS AND
OTHER THINGS.

Bees Tint Applied Active Energy TO
the Eye Of n YOuth-..Dicd From
Eating Sorghum -.- An Old Lady
who IL Sick-.A Good Word for
Hodses.-.IIappy MarriaGe.-Happy
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COLUMBIA TO GREENWOOD.

The special or excursion trains Will run OH
The following schedule:
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The Grand Procession and March.
Afternoon Exercises.

Music and song. After which eXamina
tions of the classes was continued 10 the en-
tire satisfaction of the patrons and the entire
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Friday Morning Exercises.

BY nine o'clock the house was filled-scarce
ly Standing room. The exercises were opened
by an anthem-"Praise the Lord'-by the
school. After which examination of the diff
with vocal aud instrumental music by the
scholars Of the music class, some Of whom de-
serve special mention, but as all did well N,, We
ment them all. Mrs. NJ. +. I,assiter, theii
music teacher, is the lady in the proper place
She Is an excellent teacher, who in the short
space of thsee months has so thoroughly adj
vanccd little girls from TO 13 years, SO as tc
enable them to perform correctly and with
grace and ease Of manner before the public
We heard many compliments passed upon
the music scholars, and Of course these were
compliments to their teacher.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26
A BRILLIANT "CRESCENT."
a Delightful Evenings Entertainment
Given at Messrs. Hardmann, Peck
4 Co.'s New Building.
& Co.'s New Building.

From Gre,md's Music and Drama.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leopold Peck gave. on
Thursday last, a brilliant reception to
about $50 guests, ut the handsome new.
building. THE Crescent" which the
piano firm of Messrs. Hardmann. Peck
Il Co.. have just erected, at No. 13S
Fifth avenue. The company in
cluded many distinguished per-
sons of the musical, literary and dra-
matte world.
One of the many pleasant features of
the evening was Il concert, consisting of
an interesting selection performed by
distinguished soloists and the members
of Mr.. Ernest Meyers band. Mrs. J. M.
Rothschild, the handsome wife of CAL
ifornia banker, who is possessed of u su-
perb voice, scored brilliant success by
her admirable rendering of Badia's
l. 'EstaSi d'Amore,' which she gave with
faultlcss delivery and refined taste.
Nine. Natalli. an American lady who
has just returned from Paris, where she
has studied under Nine. Marchesi. sang
Rosini's well-known scene and aria from
Rosini's Barber Of Seville." with
fresh, young soprano voice, and fine,
thoroughly artistic taste.
Miss Lulu Yelling, who will shortly
appear in one of our great symphony
Sp'ASS' tSs 10 " souhE ot oiSo vi oSSiuSu
promise. Her Interpretation of Liszt's
brilliant Fantasia on airs from Don
Giovanni" " was in every way a most re-
markable effort. Miss Ollie Torbett's
rendering of Leonard's souvenir de
Babc" was likewise a most praiseworthy
effort.
Among the other solo performances,
Slgnor Balagnia's singing of q we'll
known aria from Donizetti's "Lucretia
Borgia:" Mrs. Nj. Richards playing of
selection of pianafOrte music; Signor
Brizzi's rendering a romanza from DO
rina," and Signor Arencibia's render
ing of a song from Carmen" deserve
particular mention.
After the cOncort the guests were en-
tertained at an excellent banquet, at
which number of speeches were made
by several prominent guests, and the
health OF the amiablc host and hostess
and many other toasts were drunk in
founing bumpers of champagne. After
the concert q dance was started, and
kept up until the wee hours of the morn
ing. The guests went home, thor
oughly delighted with their evening,
and full of enthusiasm for their amiable
hosts. Mr.. and Mrs. Peck. The enter
tainment will, no doubt, prove one Of
| the social events of the season.
"The "Hardman" Grand, which was
performed on in the different pianoforte
| selections, has seldom been heard to bet
| ter advantage. or shown its brilliancy Of
, tone and splendid qualities, better than
! it did on this occasion.
The audience applauded again and
! again, and expressed themselves as
more than delighted and charmed with
the excellent musical qualities of the
| "Hmdman" Grand.
The Mueller Music Co.. l03 Main ST.,
Council Bluffs and 1914 st. Mary's ave-
| nue., Omaha. are the agents for these
| celebrated piauOeS
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26

her power to make his life as comfort
able as possinlc." She IL familiar with
his case and talks-as glibly OF the acci-
dent and It's results as does Barney him
self. ~
give an Irishnan fair show and
he'll beat the world" said that redoubt-
able individual. II have gone through
enough to kill a dozen ordinary men.
Yes, it was railroad accident. of
course. | was a brakeman on the Louis
vile & Nashville railroad, and the acci-
dent happened lnst 10Th Of March at
Birmingham. Aha. ! was on a caboose
when the throttle of the engine flew
open and the jerk threw me off. 1t was
desperate struggle for life. In the
fall dislocated my left shoulder. and
the next moment broke my right arm,
trying to catch the step OF a caboosc as
along threw up my leg to catch the
foot board and broke it in two places.
and the next moment the ash pan
struck me and l was gone. When l was
picked up unconcious, had my neck.
both arms, both legs and five ribs bro
ken. Suffer! OF course | do. and it
makes me irritable. and sometimes
flighty in my talk. For three months
lay on a rubber mattress filled with
water. You furnish the science and
I'll find the nerve l said to the doc
tors"
Yet in spite of all this, there Barney
sat and talked easily of his bruises. He
is cut and SCARED from head to heels,
and constantly wears the corset and
mask. When the accident occurred he
wore gold watch in his pocket, which
was missing for fourteen hours. Finally,
after cutting bolt head from his chest
near the collar bone, the surgeon cut
the watch from his side, where it had
been forced by the cruel pressure.
Il believe he will get WELL said DR..
Allen. This base on my fathers case.
l think the ligaments will gradually
grow stronger until he can support his
head without that frame. 1t may take
two years yet"
81 can wait that long," said Barney
cheerfully, but it is very tough. There
is not a minute in which do not suffer.
Still think | notice signs of improve
ment. For a while could not see and
l had no control of my limbs. When
the doctor told me to raise my right
arm, my left one would come up, and the
same way with my legs. don't do that
now. In the morning, when | wake up,
| rub my eyes and the doctors say that
is good sign"
This is certainly singular and very
interesting case. 1t appears the cervical
vertebr9 were dislocated, without dam
aging the spinal cord seriously, so that
life was not endangered, though the
support OF the head is removed. Physi-
clans pronounce it an anomalous case,
and certainly this man must possess a
wonderful vital energy to survive such a
terrible ordeal. He hopes to recover,
entirely, and in the meantime is making
a comfortable living as dime museum
freak.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26
THE DAILY BEE.
COUNCIL BLUFFS.
OFFICE NO. ~, PEARL STREET
Delivered by carrier in any part Of the city at
twenty cents per week:
:" TELEPHONES:
BuaINEss OFFICE, No. %.
NIGHT EDiTors No. 3.
MINOR MENTION.

N. Y. Plumbing Co.
Reiter, tailor, Fall goods cheap.
See Chapman pictures for Christmas.
Mr.. McNIillan's little son will be buried
at o'clock this afternoon.
Yesterday Rudio e. Yenawine presented
the business mems club with u case of Cali
fornia pear cider-warranted not to intOxi-
cate.
Several Of the newspaper men in the Bluffs
enjoyed the hospitality Of the Pacific house
yesterday and did ample justice TO the good
things set forth
Little Amy, one of the children ut the
Christian Home, died yesterday morning OF
pneumonia, aged six years. The funeral Will
take place at o'clock this afternoon.
Married at the Methodist church Sunday
morning, December 25 Rev. w. H. w. Rees
officiating, Mr. Allen Reed Of Nicola, Ia, and
Miss Anna f. Mitchell Of this city. The
couple will make their home in Minden town
ship, near Nicola.
On Saturday ST. Paul's church was made
the recipient of beautiful gift IN the shape
Of an altar cover, OF great value. The mater
ial was furnished by several different per-
sons, but the cover was made and donated by
Mrs Nathan NJ. Puscy.
Next Thursday evening at o'clock the
members Of the Episcopal Sunday school will
be entertained and reg8led with supper,
which will be spread in the Royal Arcanum
hall, above Beno's drug store. Later in the
evening the adult members of the parish will
be similarly entertained.
Ex- Congressman Pusey is credited with
having caused the appointment of Samuel
Chandler as postmaster of Sidney vice G.. V.
Swcaringcr removed. Though not IN any
official position now Mr. Pusey seems to have
his say in regnrd to the dispensation of demo-
cratic plums in western Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26
a MAN WITH A BROKEN NECK.
Alive in Spite of Terrible Exper-

St. Paul Globe: Some new method of
capital punishment must be devised.
There is living witness to the fact
that a broken neck does not necessarily
cause death. and rs broken neck is
the essential clement of hanging, n
change must come. On the third floor
Of the Nicollet house, Minneapolis, n
convention of physicians looked with
professional interest and much nom
professional wonder at Barney Baldwin.
who presents the anatom ical paradox of
Il man living with IL broken neck. About
his waist is n powerful corset. which
supports steel arm coming up from be-
hind and carrying frame which holds
his head erect. The moment this frame
il removed, the head falls forward and
utter mconsciousness ensues. The
neck is broken at the sixth vertebra,
aud SO the physicians have attested, fol-
lowing the example of the most noted
surgeons Of the world.
This is the second case of broken
neck have seen, said DR.. Allen rs he
flushed his examination, The other
wUs the case of my own father. He was
thrown from carriage and the ccrvical
ycrtcbrn We're dislocated. But he did
not only live, but the neck ,regained hs
strength. There is no doubt this man :
neck Is really broken"
Barney Balwin is accompanied by
his wife. an attentive little lady with
Miunie Maddern. hair, who does all Ia
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26
diamonds ut Mrs. +. BurhOrn's.
An Auti.PrOhib Marshal.

"Is the marshal in, / dunnoi" inquired a
caller at the city Jail yesterday afternoon.
THAT is my title" replied Marshal
Guanella, "do you wish to see me!'
'Shure, shure, av coorse. am marshal
mesilf. i belong to South Omaha. / have
papers from the governor of me state, and
am afther Jim Snoderly. l am on me way to
Des Mones."
The gentleman was duly welcomed and
made to feel at home. AS the acquaintance
progressed, the visitor produced bottle Of
Omaha tonic, and offered it with the follow
ing explanations II heard ye have = pro-
hibishun state over here, so l brought this
wild me, to keep off the ager. l would
shtarve to death widOut it. Would We take
SUPP" He was informed by the members of
the force that were present, that the teach
ngs of total abstinence had long since been
instilled into all the officials of this prohibi-
tion state, and the policemen were all tee
totalers. He was so much disgusted that he
Immediately left the Office, and went on
hunt for Sheriff O'Neil. When seen later in
the day his bottle was nearly empty. 1t is
presumed that he found the man for whom
he was seeking.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26
Personal Paragraphs.

Miss Lille Haggarty spent Christmas with
her friends in Crescent City.
Mr. George Walters left yesterday for his
home in Portsmouth, this state, for weeks
vacation.
Rev. Mr.. Moulton has been called to the
pastorate of the Congregational church at
Shenandoah.
Miss Sheets, Of Omaha, an old friend and
schoolmate Of Mrs. w. H. w. Rees, is spend
ing the Christmas at the parsonage.
Harry Atkins was lucky enough sometime
ago to win n gOodly prize in a lottery. He
invested the money in an elegant pair of
diamond earrings for his mother, who re-
ceived them with surprise on Christmas day.
Mr.. John Cooper leaves to day for his home
In Moline where he will remain during the
winter. During his stay in the city Mr.
Cooper has made many friends, especially
among the musical people, who will learn Of
his departure with regret
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26

"Glory to Cod in the highest, and on earth
peace, good will to men, One OF the
strongest and most clearly proven points in
the discourse was that poverty does not nee
essarily involve or prove degradation. Co
lumbus was "a weaver and discoverer; Ehha
Burhtt, blacksmith and master Of fifty
languages; Bnnyan, the tinker; Lincoln, the
rail splitter and president; Garfield, the tow
boy, and the immortal Grant fully evidenced
that poverty, in these cases at least, was a
blessing. Art, science, literature, poetry,
song and invention all form IN lowly con
ditiOus
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26

Special Handkerchief sale this week at
&c, &c. lOc. 15c. 25c, up to SO. Each
and all go at about half price.
Silk Handllerchiefs and Muffers in
large variety. Laces, Embroideries.
Fichues, Lace Collars. Kid and Fabric
Gloves. All must 90 at this great sale.
Cloaks, Suits, Wraps, Gentlemen's
Dressing Gowns and Smoking Jackets.
Ladies Slumber Robes, Japanese
Smoking Jackets all Silk and Quilted
at So. 81. $3.50 to SO. Each very
suitable present from a lady to gen.
tleman.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.

Mr.. Charles Baetens, late of the Col
legc of Music, Cincinnati, has the honor
to announce to his friends and the pub
lie that he will be ready to receive pu-
pills at the abovc institute upon the lst of
January next. He will teach the violin,
voice. piano accompaniment, ensemble
playing, harmony and composition.
Ladies coming from distance can be
accommodated with board at the house
with the comforts of home. For terms
apply at the above address. References:
l.. w. Tullcys, Officer IL Pusey, George
Champ. of Kimball & Champ. Robinson
Bros, G. II. Judson, V. Badolet, Lyon
& Healey. Omaha, Mrs. DR.. Brown, Fort
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26

The Central drug store, under the
management of j. ID. Stuart, has been
enlarged and refurnished with COM
plete stock of fresh drugs. A fine holi-
day line Of books, stationery. cutlery
and musical goods at very low prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26

f. II. Sheafe loans money on chattel
security OF every description. Private
consulting rooms. All business strictly
confidential. Office 500 Broadway, cor
ner Main street, upstairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26

j. f. Kincade, living in the bottoms near
the transfer, was arrested yesterday for
beating his wife and otherwise disturbing
the peace and quiet of the day. II seems
that hc works in Omaha and wanted to take
his children over there to keep him com
pany, 70 which his wife objected, when he
started in to annihinte the whole family. He
wanted to swear out warrants for the arrest
Of every one in that part of the city, but was
induced TO postpone it until after Christmas.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-26
Insure with Wadsworth, Etnyre & CO.
Opera glasses at Mrs. T.. Burhorn's.

For Sale Cheap-Lots near the bridge
TO parties who will build ut once. Ad-
dress or call on J. II. Rice, No. 10
Main street, CouncilBluffs.